5' wide teardrop on a 4' wide trailer?

[Me&T]

I've seen some TDs on here that look like the builder used a 4' wide trailer, and built the body 5', is this a common practice? Is there any issues with the wheels contacting the floor of the TD? I'm trying to decide if I should go buy a 4X8 trailer today, or wait and order a 5X8 tomorrow... I'd love to save the money and buy the 4X8 but I will be pulling this thing down some pretty gnarly dirt roads/trails.

I was looking at this one specifically, does this belong to a member on here?
http://www.edzech.com/EZ%20Teardrop%20C ... Camper.htm

[Miriam C.]

Gnarly dirt roads require gnarly suspensions or at least some extra room.. I take mine on some but have 8" wheels that go in and come out of most holes..

You can build over by putting the axle under the springs, or making a wheel well a bit deeper....

Some good pictures of how Mike did his are here:
http://www.mikenchell.com/Generic_ET_Ph ... ndex2.html

[Me&T]

I guess I'd rather be safe than sorry. I'm gonna wait and order my 5X8 from Northern Tool tomorrow.

[Nosty]

Hi Me&T,

I'm building mine that way. You can see some of the frame pics in my album. I don't know whether the way I've done it is an engineering marvel, but I'm pretty confident that it'll hold up. I think you'll definitely be happier with a 5' wide than you would be with a 4'.

Best of luck on your build.

Brian

[Me&T]

Thanks everyone, I ordered my 5X8 from NT today, I'm so friggin' excited!

[roxanne22]

For trailer application, it is essential that you select the correct tires to match your application and capacity requirements. It is also important to check the manufacture dates because some trailer tires may sit on the shelf for a long time.